2 Degrees of Bob

Bob Makela
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A podcast to remember, reconnect & renew.

  1. Episode 14 — Green Thumbs THURSDAY — Joe Masi (Part 1)

    1D AGO

    Episode 14 — Green Thumbs THURSDAY — Joe Masi (Part 1)

    Nearly 10 years ago Joe Masi wanted to do something every day that scared him. After Molly showed me a video he posted on Facebook in which he was singing on the subway—which had always terrified Joe—I knew I had to meet the guy AND write a Green Thumbs role for him. Today's episode was initiated when Joe asked me to be on his podcast, Collective Conversations, which you most definitely need to subscribe to and check out.  Joe is a soulful, wise man doing good things in the world. This episode is my chance to answer a few questions instead of my usual role of the listener. To see the Green Thumbs trailer click here. FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    1h 12m
  2. Episode 13 — My Hometown MONDAY — Bryan Lawhorn

    4D AGO

    Episode 13 — My Hometown MONDAY — Bryan Lawhorn

    Bryan Lawhorn is a man of many talents. Not only is he a talented musician, music producer and master storyteller, but he's also one of Elgin's favorite real estate agents and an excellent source for local history. And he's been in multiple Austin bands over the years, including his latest group, Cash Price. Occasionally, Bryan even finds himself slumming it by playing bass in our little cover band, Pink Moth. Thanks, Bryan. FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    1h 41m
  3. Episode 12 — Working Man WEDNESDAY — Mr. Makela

    JAN 14

    Episode 12 — Working Man WEDNESDAY — Mr. Makela

    After half a year away from the podcast mic, your host shows up to explain where the heck he's been for the last 6 months.  FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    10 min
  4. Episode 11 — Working Man WEDNESDAY — Frank Castillo

    07/24/2025

    Episode 11 — Working Man WEDNESDAY — Frank Castillo

    Before he became an award-winning standup comedian, Frank Castillo was a high school student in Mr. Bob's social science class in Temecula, CA. Instead of ridiculing his substitute teacher, Frank wrote the following poem about the odd sub: A MAN, HIS GUITAR AND A FAITHFUL VW BUS...OKAY, WELL MAYBE JUST THE FIRST 2 In a time when everything was repetitive.  and there was not more adventure in the world.  People would get up, go to work, eat, and have the occasional old people sex.  There was a calling.  a calling for someone to make and adventure in this adventure less world.  and someone took that call.  unfortunately he didn't want the job so they got the next best guy.  and he was busy too.  so then there was bob.  and his bus.  he is a lone ranger.  traveling the world.  Creating the magic that wasn't there.  Making the last great adventure.  Hitting all the cities in his way never looking back.  The endless roads are his home.  Meeting people and making a difference in their lives.  Spreading the words of wisdom.  Ok well he's still working on the last part.  Sparking the imaginations of the future.  hearing the peoples call, words, lives, dreams.  Inspiring the young. and helping the old.  Paying it up. Just a man and his dreams.  a scholar of the future.  He is a prophet, or a moses without the jesus powers.  Still with a few drinks in him he could walk on water.  Or awkwardly dance it.  He is a socrates of his time.  instead with a guitar and no long beard.  So this is for him.  and his bus.  May he someday run into you.  And change your life.  Because he has changed mine. FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    53 min
  5. Episode 10 — Road Trip TUESDAY — Alwin de Jonge

    07/23/2025

    Episode 10 — Road Trip TUESDAY — Alwin de Jonge

    I picked up today's guest hitchhiking on a lonely, dark road one night in southern Oregon back in October of 1997. Alwin de Jonge was a 21-year-old from Holland who loved Clint Eastwood movies and was looking for an adventure when fate put him and his thumb on the road for four months. This is the first time we spoke since parting ways in San Francisco 28 years ago, when I offered to let him stay at my place in L.A.—even though I wouldn't be there.  FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    1h 7m
  6. Episode 9 — My Town MONDAY — Rick Nalle

    07/22/2025

    Episode 9 — My Town MONDAY — Rick Nalle

    Molly's Philly-raised Uncle Rick moved to Elgin, TX 50 years ago without a plan. Luckily, the man can spin a yarn. FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    44 min
  7. Episode 8 — SUNDAY School — Ernie Makela

    07/21/2025

    Episode 8 — SUNDAY School — Ernie Makela

    I was a 27-year-old magazine writer living in Manhattan Beach, CA, looking to do some volunteer work with kids, when I was introduced to a bright, hilarious 9-year-old who'd been dumped at the Hollygrove orphanage in Hollywood a couple months before we met. Over 35 years later, the abandoned boy is family. This is our story. FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    1h 24m
  8. Episode 7 — Flashback SATURDAY — Kieran Culkin

    07/19/2025

    Episode 7 — Flashback SATURDAY — Kieran Culkin

    When not talking Succession and cats, I get to tell our guest about the time we left his brother home alone at our house in Austin.  FEEDBACK? CLICK HERE

    1h 11m
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A podcast to remember, reconnect & renew.

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  • Creator
    Bob Makela
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 2 Degrees of Bob
  • Show Website
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